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Installation Guide Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Ver 1.0 This installation guide is used for Atlas-160 Bundle, Atlas-260 Bundle and Atlas-460 Bundle. www.zktecousa.com...
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Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide About the Company ZKTeco is one of the world’s largest manufacturer of RFID and Biometric (Fingerprint, Facial, Finger-vein) readers. Product offerings include Access Control readers and panels, Near & Far-range Facial Recognition Cameras, Elevator/floor access controllers, Turnstiles, License Plate Recognition (LPR) gate controllers and Consumer products including battery-operated fingerprint and face-reader Door Locks.
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide Table of Contents 1. Important Safety Precautions ......................................2. What's In The Box ............................................. 2.1 Optional Accessories ..........................................3. Overview .................................................. 3.1 Introduction ..............................................3.2 Appearance ..............................................3.3 Product PIN Diagram ........................................
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Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide Atlas Series Web Management Application Programming Guide 1. Understanding the Atlas Series Network ..............................Requirements ................................................ Help ....................................................Procedure ................................................... Expected Browser Warnings ........................................ Network Considerations .......................................... 2. Initial Controller Setup .........................................
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 1. Important Safety Precautions The following precautions are to keep user’s safe and prevent any damage. Please read carefully before installation. 1. Read, follow, and retain instructions - All safety and operational instructions must be properly read and followed before bringing the device into service.
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 2. What's In The Box The Box comes with: 1 Panel 4 Screws & Spacers 1 Screwdriver 1 Installation Guide 1 Terminal Instruction Paper 4 Diodes Check for visible damage to the packaging. If something has been damaged during transport, please inform the related agency.
3. Overview 3.1 INTRODUCTION The Atlas Series Access Controller is a new-generation wireless access controller product developed by ZKTeco. It is the best, simple and affordable biometric access control panel available out in the market. It can controls either one, two or four doors, and has web-based software for monitoring. The access control panel is PoE powered and communicates over ethernet/TCP-IP and also via Wi-Fi.
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 3.4 LED INDICATORS LINK Solid Green LED indicates TCP/ IP communication is normal Flashing (ACT )Yellow LED indicates data communication is in progress RS485 Solid (POWER) Red LED indicates READER +12V the panel is powered on.
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 4.2 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Notes WORKING POWER SUPPLY Use surge protected Voltage (V) DC 14.4 Class-2 power supply Current (A) ELECTRONIC LOCK RELAY OUTPUT Use regulated DC power Switching Voltage (V) adaptor only...
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 4.4 I/O SPECIFICATIONS Model Atlas-160 Atlas-260 Atlas-460 Number of One Door Two Doors Four Doors Doors Controlled 4 (Wiegand Readers) or 4 (Wiegand Readers) or Number 2 (Wiegand Readers) or of Readers...
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 5. Installation Setup 5.1 INSTALLATION OF PANEL & CABINET State Indicators Mounting Holes Step 1 Drill Holes according to the Cabinet Holes Step 2 Mount the cabinet using screws Step 3 Screw the Panel inside the...
SHIELD READER4 +12V Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 6.2 POWER WIRING DIAGRAM Power cable is connected to +12V and GND. RETURN GLED RS485 READER +12V RLED 485B 485A READER1 READER3 +12V +12V BEEP COMM1 RETURN RETURN GLED...
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 6.3 ETHERNET CONNECTION LAN Connection Important Notes: Both 10Base-T and 100Base-T are supported. This cable distance must be less than 330 ft. (100m) For cable length of more than 330 ft. (100m), use HUB to amplify the signal.
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 6.4 WIEGAND CONNECTION Wiegand card reader connects to the wiegand terminal while authenticating. The Wiegand card reader sends the credentials to the panel via wiegand communication. The panel's firmware decides whether to open the lock in accordance with access control levels.
OSDP communication. The panel's firmware decides whether to open the lock in accordance with access control levels. NOTE: OSDP and ZKTeco's RS485(FR1500A readers) cannot be connected to the same panel in the same time. OSDP Reader...
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 6.6 FR1500A CONNECTION FR1500A supports ID, MF, iClass and HID. FR1500A card reader connects to RS485 terminal while authenticating. The FR1500A reader sends the credentials to panel via RS485 communication. The panel's firmware decides whether to open the lock in accordance with access control levels.
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 6.6.1 DIP Switch Setting for FR1500A RS485 Terminal Resistance DIP Switch Address Switch Settings Address Switch Settings Important Notes There are six DIP switches on the back of External RS485 interface FR1500A, Switches 1-4 are for RS485 address,...
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 6.7 DOOR SENSOR & EXIT BUTTON (REX CONNECTION) Separate Power Supply 12V DC(+) 12V DC( - ) Unused Exit Button IR Sensor RS485 READER +12V 485B 485A READER1 READER3 +12V +12V COMM1...
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 6.8 LOCK CONNECTION Normally Open (NO): When not in use, there is no contact between the circuits. No current is flowing through the relay and the door is opened when the relay is activated by a current flow.
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 1. Understanding the Atlas Series Network All Atlas Series systems have a single “Primary” controller. Many “Secondary” controllers may be added to support additional doors. All secondary controllers maintain a connection to the primary, and the primary provides all data and configuration, the secondaries need to operate.
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide Expected Browser Warnings Your browser will display an insecure site warning each time you log in to the Web Management Application. The exact text of the warning, and the way to resolve it, may vary among browser applications. You can still open it by clicking "Go on to the webpage (Not recommended)"...
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 3. Running the Setup Wizard Log in using the default administrator account: • User name: admin • Password: admin You will be directed to the Setup Wizard, where you have to enter the required information for the Controller operation.
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Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide Choose whether this controller is a “Primary” or a “Secondary”. Make sure you understand the Atlas Series network, discussed above. The first installed controller must be the Primary controller and all others are Secondary controllers.
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Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide The available configuration options depend on the Controller model. Each option involves one or more of the following possibilities. Each possibility determines the functions of the readers connected to the controller. The configuration can be modified during “Hardware Configuration”.
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Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide Page 6: Password (Primary controller Only) Enter a strong password for the primary administrator account. The user name for this account is “Admin” and cannot be changed. Page 7: Network Interface Settings...
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Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide The important option here is “Configure IPv4”. The primary controller must have a static IP address. This is because secondary controllers need to know how to find the primary on the network. Additionally, the users need a consistent address to log in to the Web Management Application.
You can also turn off the use of Daylight Savings Time. Registration Registration is required if you ever need to reset your system password, and optionally allowing ZKTeco to contact you about software updates and other information. You will also have access to free technical support only after you register the panel.
“Remove Secondary, Muster, or Card Enrollment Point” • Change the default connection type for readers (Wiegand, OSDP, or ZKTeco's RS-485). These settings are on the sub-controller, and are detailed in the topic, “Hardware Properties”. The defaults vary by model and are listed in the topic, “Models and Configurations”.
7. Optional Installations Install a Fingerprint Enrollment Reader (optional) If you are using biometric readers, the ZKTeco SLK-20R USB fingerprint enrollment reader must be installed at any computer where fingerprints will be enrolled. Plug the device into any USB port.
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 8. User Test Access To test access, you have to Create an access level Create a user Give the user card, PIN, and/or biometric credentials and Assign the access level to the user.
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide Scroll down to “Door Access”. Click and select 1 or more doors on the following screen. Save Click on the menu bar. The card, PIN, and fingerprint you entered works to grant access at the specified doors, assuming you chose a compatible “Default Mode”...
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 9. Adding Secondary Controller Step 1: Initial Setup Follow the instructions under “Initial Controller Setup” and "Running the Setup Wizard", above, for each controller. You need to select 'Secondary' under Function option in the General Settings while running the setup wizard as shown in the image below.
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide Adding Secondary Controller manually: Click Create on the menu bar. The create controller screen will appear. Select a Model. Select a Configuration. Enter a Name, and select Custom Door Names so you can name the doors in the box, below.
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Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide Create Save an authorization. An authorization code will be generated. • Scan the QR code with the mobile, or • Right click the image to save the file and e-mail to the mobile user.
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Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide On the mobile device: Run the “ZK Atlas” mobile App and press Scan QR Code You might have to confirm that Atlas may use the camera. Then the photo viewfinder will appear. Point the square scanning area at any copy of the authorization QR code.
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 11. Special Considerations for Complex Networks If all controllers of the Atlas Series can not be located on a single network subnet, or if Discovery is hindered by network restrictions, observe the following: •...
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide 12. Troubleshooting How do I connect two-way doors? › Connect “Out” door readers as needed, in pair with “In” door readers according to the following table. Model “In” Reader Pairs with "Out" Reader...
Atlas Bio Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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